Development and performance evaluation of a non-contact rapid charging inductive power supply system for electric micro-bus

Kimiyoshi Kobayashi*, Thomas Pontefract, Yushi Kamiya, Yasuhiro Daisho

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Abstract

A non-contact rapid charging inductive power supply (IPS) system has been developed and tested as a charger for electric-driven vehicles (EdV). By using this system, EdV charging can be carried out safely, easily, and in a short period. Optimizing the track and pick up design of the IPS based on finite-element electromagnetic field analyses achieved significant improvements in efficiency (92%), weight (35kg), thickness (33mm), and air gap length (100mm) during 30kW power transmission. Testing on public roads of an electric-micro bus equipped with the IPS is also detailed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Nov 7
Event7th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2011 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 2011 Sept 62011 Sept 9

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2011

Conference

Conference7th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period11/9/611/9/9

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering

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